eee3ege ecological genetics
ECOLOGICAL GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
EEE3EGE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit introduces students to advanced ecological genetics and evolutionary theory. The unit covers: (1) the origin, maintenance and distribution of genetic variation in natural populations; (2) evolutionary genetics of speciation and adaption in natural populations; (3) evolution and development; (4) methods and applications of techniques in phylogenetic inference including phylogeography and divergence time estimation; (5) the application of genomic techniques to ecology and evolution; (6) ecological genetics of population structure. There is no practical component to this subject, it is theory only. Students wishing to undertake a practical component are encouraged to also enrol in the sister subject EEE3PRJ which entails a semester long research project.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Hoebee
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites GEN2EGE or GEN2EEG
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GEN3EEG
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Evolutionary analysis, 4th ed | Recommended | Freeman S and Herron JC, 2007 | PEARSON EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL |
Readings | Evolutionary applications: Evolutionary approaches to environmental, biomedical and socio-economic issues | Recommended | Louis Bernatchez (eds) | WILEY |
Readings | From DNA to Diversity: Molecular Genetics and the Evolution of Animal Design | Recommended | Carroll, SB, Grenier J, Watherbee S, 2004 | WILEY-BLACKWELL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge, through explanation and discussion, of genetic concepts pertinent to ecology and evolution
- Activities:
- Students are taught about ecological and evolutionary theory and provided with examples during lectures and through associated readings and online education sites. Concept comprehension will be demonstrated in all assessment tasks, with the quizzes and essay acting as quantitative feedback supplied through the semester for students to gauge their understanding prior to the final exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Produce a grammatically correct, well structured, coherent and scientifically accurate scientific essay.
- Activities:
- Students will be given written and verbal guidance on essay writing through the subject handbook, online via LMS as well as during lectures. They will be provided with information about ethical behaviour (e.g. avoid plagerism) pertinent to and essay submission will be via turnitin.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Hoebee
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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2 hr final exam | 50 | 01 | |
4 x online quizzes, 5% each | 20 | 01 | |
Mid-semester essay, c. 1500 words | 30 | 02 |